Blogger Collab Giveaway

Last weekend, I joined Kerrie at Gorgeous Glam Blog in her Blogger Giveaway Collaboration. The contest started Sunday, 8/18 (I know I'm a few days late announcing) and will end on Friday, 9/6. Please share our giveaway with everyone you know to help support us.

Check out the fabulous bloggers below:

Follow me:
Blog: http://laurendanielle86.blogspot.com/
Facebook Fan Page (still new): Life of a Social Beauty
Twitter: Lauren's Twitter
Instagram: @laurendanielle86

Prize:
Mark- Instant Vacation Fragrance Trio (Value $12.99) 
Mark- Beige Summer day Sunglasses (Value $12.99)
Mark- Tech Savvy Clutch (Value $20)
US shipping only (no international at this time)
 

Follow Kerrie:
Blogs: Gorgeous Glam Blog

http://mindsetofateacher.blogspot.com/
http://makeupforacause.blogspot.com/
Facebookwww.facebook.com/makeupartistkerrie
Pinteresthttps://pinterest.com/makeupartistker/
Twitter https://twitter.com/#!/MakeupArtistKer
Etsyhttp://tinyurl.com/c53whlk
Gorgeous-Glamour Web pagewww.gorgeous-glamour.com
makeupartistkerrie@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/ababytolove
 

If you win my part of this giveaway, I will email you a gift certificate for a free Yon-Ka Cleansing Gel. I have been using it and love it. It's a $39 dollar value and it last such a long time. This product will not ship out of the USA.


Beautybuzzwcarrieb
www.facebook.com/beautybuzzwcarrieb

Will ship International

PRIZE:1. London/SOHO/New York: (4 Piece Quick Fix Travel w/ Pouch) includes- Foundation Brush/Powder Brush/All Over Eyeshadow Brush & w/ a Pouch.
2. Earrings- Costume Jewelry from "JewelMint" w/ Black Velvet Pouch. Description- Gold-toned w/ amber like crystals and Chatreuse Faux Stones in a bright, eye-catching & fun design!
3. Bath & Body Works Signature Collection Body Lotion in Beautiful Day- 3 FL OZ/ 88 mL
4. EOS Evolution of Smooth Lip Balm in Strawberry Sorbet- 100% Natural/ 95% Organic
5. Jordana Color Effects Eyeshadow Powder in Duet - Rose/Deep Purple color

Shelly's Sassy Nails

 Follow Shelly @: 

www.instagram.com/sassyshelly129
Facebook.com/ShellysSassyNails
http://www.sassyshelly.com/
http://www.ninjapolish.com/home.php

 

Prize will be emailed and shop does ship international.

Prize:

$15 dollar gift certificate emailed to winner.

 

 

Makeup Minutes
Brianna Michelle Thompson
Follow Makeup Minutes @: 

http://www.youtube.com/themakeupminutes 
http://www.instagram.com/brianna1beauty

http://www.facebook.com/makeupminutes
http://www.youtube.com/themakeupminutes

  

 

PRIZE:

Will Ship International

 

 

Makeup Artistry by Cindy
http://www.makeupartistrybycindy.com
 

Prize:

1) e.l.f. - 5 piece eyeshadow set , it's a 4 duo eyeshadows and dual ended eyeliner & eyeshadow brush It doesn't have the colors listed but it's a duo of deep purple and lavender, a duo of navy blue and silver, a duo of pewter and black and the other is jade and gold. The eyeliner is black and at the other end of the eyeliner is a flat eyeshadow brush attached to it.
2) Cynthia Rowley - Eyelash Curler with 3 silicone refill pads
3) Ocean Salt - luxurious bath soap , hand made, organic 10 ounce bar
4) London SOHO New York - "All over Eyeshadow brush" basically a fluff brush
Total Value is : $36

            Will Ship International
Follow Misty Ewing:
https://www.facebook.com/#!/BeautiVille
http://www.Beauti-ville.com
twitter- @mistymewing
instagram- @mistymewing

Prize:
Tarte Cosmetics
Your choice of shade- the new mineral foundation and the brush that goes with it.
A $62 value.
U.S.A shipping only

Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Powder Foundation

What is it: tarte's first ever full-coverage powder foundation enriched with Amazonian clay and gemstones.

Who is it for: Anyone looking for a powder foundation to achieve total skin balance while providing flawless coverage.

Why is it different: This finely milled powder offers eight hours of full coverage with a skin-balancing formula that delivers a natural-looking finish that won't settle into fine lines or wrinkles. The moisture-rich, weightless foundation buffs on smooth and allows your skin to breathe! Thanks to Amazonian clay and gemstones, the foundation reawakens and invigorates skin tone and texture for a more youthful-looking complexion.

How do I use it: Using the Airbuki Foundation Brush, buff the powder into skin with soft, circular motions


FM Cosmetics Leeds-
Jane Halkier
Www.allaboutfm.co.uk/janeh
International shipping

Prize:

I will be offering a eye liner and lip liner to the winner and a silicone base, total retail £20
Follow Jane @:Www.allaboutfm.co.uk/janeh


This blogger unfortunately had to back out. I will donate the prize.

No international shipping.
Prize:
Stila lip crayon in vivid violet.

Beyond Beauty Lounge
https://www.facebook.com/BeyondBeautyLounge
I will ship international .

 Prize:  

Follow Beyond Beauty Lounge @:

http://www.beyondbeautylounge.com/

http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/3617811/beyond-beauty-lounge

*taken from Gorgeous Glam Blog

The Haute Series: Gilded Matchy Matchy

I'm sorry for the delay in today's posting of "The Haute Series". I've had a few technical difficulties today with uploading pictures. Here's week 3, Gilded Matchy Matchy. These items are from the current mark. Magalog 7, which ends July 11 (this Thursday).


Featured Products:
Exotic Hues, $14, Nailed It Trend Marrakesh (Limited Edition), $7



Prep your face with a moisturizer of your choice, mine was Olay Fresh Effects Long Live Moisture Satin Finish Lotion. Next, I took Olay Fresh Effect BB Cream in Light to Medium with a damp sponge all over my face, except eyes. The BB cream has SPF 15, which is a bonus.
I applied mark. Just Pinched in Cheeky onto the apply of my cheeks, blend with either your fingers or blush brush. Lightly apply, Just Blushing in Afterglow on top. I applied NYX Blush in Espresso in the hollows of my cheeks and along my hairline for my bronzer.
I lined my waterline/tightline  with the L.A. Colors Eyeliner Pencil in Brown-Black, then swept exotic hues gold shade over my lids, into creases and up to brow bones. I then took exotic hues green shade onto the lids and across my waterline. I used mark. Make Me Lash Eyelash Curler to curl my lashes, then applied the Balm "The Body Builder" Mascara in Black to my top and bottom lashes.
For the lips, I lined them with Starlooks Lip Pencil in Bare, applied mark. Lipclick in Bare Hug, then added a little shine with mark.'s Glimmer Shine in Nude Shimmer (no longer available).
 

I had already given myself a manicure over the weekend and I only had applied Pink Armor Nail Gel (yes, the one from infomercials). I had already heard some good reviews, so my mom and I decided to test it out. So left it as a base coat, then applied nailed it shade in mint tea; allow to dry.
Once dried you need to take a clean sponge - tip applicator, paint on shade saffron to the end of the sponge, and dab onto your nails to achieve a foiled effect.
Once dried, I sealed it with Sally Hansen's Insta Dry in Clear to complete my manicure.

Thanks for checking out this weeks Makeup Monday series and don't forget to check back next Monday for the final installment of "The Haute Series".

 

4th of July FREE Shipping

Check out what mark. has to offer this Summer! Shop http://laurengarcia.mymarkstore.com/  today & get FREE shipping on ANY order!
Don't forget to register (it gets you specials only offered by me)!

The Haute Series: Rainbow Lids

Welcome to Week 2 of The "Haute" Series. On today's Makeup Monday we focus on: Rainbow Lids. This month is all about "daring" yourself to set out of your comfort zone. This look is perfect for those summer parties and beach days.

On the Dot Compact, No Place to Run Eyeliner in Jet Black, NYX  Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk,
All  Over Eyeshadow Brush, Eyeshadow Brush

1. Prime your eyelid with NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk.
2. Apply On the Dot teal shade (shade 8)  on the outer corners of the eye, purple shade (shade 9) mid-lid, followed by the yellow shade (shade 3) in the inner corner; you will need to blend one shadow into the next.
3. Run teal, purple, and yellow shades (same as the lid) along the lower lash lines (make sure the inner and outer corners blend together).

The "Haute" Series: Ombré Lips

This is the first look of a 4-week Makeup Monday tutorial series called, The "Haute" Series. After inspiration from a mark. e-mail, we start off with the "Ombré" lips. This is actually my first makeup tutorial and I forgot to include the step-by-step picture process but rest assure I'll have it for the next Makeup Monday. 

Here's a simple step-by-step to recreate this look:

1. Line lips with mark. Lipclick in Whiney ($11).

2. Fill in lips with mark. Lipclick in Coral Fixation ($11).

3. Blend the two shades together. Voila!

If you wish to see swatches of mark. Lipclick, please comment below. There are 12 shades available for purchase. You can also click on "Lauren's mark. e-Boutique" tab on the top that will direct you to my website or click here to direct you. 

The "Haute" Series

Yesterday, I received an e-mail from mark. featuring the top Magalog 7 looks. I found inspiration for Makeup Monday tutorials. So, starting next Monday, I will be doing a 4-week series called "The Haute Series" featuring Magalog 7's hottest looks for Summer.  This will be my first tutorial series EVER! I'm pretty excited and can't wait to show off the looks.

Photo Courtesy of meetmark.com


 

Magalog 3 Kickoff FREEBIE

In love with the In a Flash ring? Get it FREE with ANY $50 + purchase, Today, February 22nd - Monday, February 25th. Shop at my e-boutique, http://laurengarcia.mymarkstore.com/, to get yours today! Don't forget to register for future promos, giveaways, and more.

mark. Magalog 1 *GIVEAWAY*

*WIN* mark. Tech Savvy Clutch

It's a clutch! It's a tablet case! It's… both! You decide its usage; either way, it's adorably chic in kelly green with an equally bold blue lining. Faux pebbled leather with rose goldtone turnlock closure.11 1/2" L x 9" H; fits tablets measuring 10 1/2" L x 8 1/4" W and smaller.

Enter Below:

Additional Requirements:

USA entries ONLY

NO mark./AVON reps (I will check)

You MUST be a Follower of my blog.

Follow on Instagram: @laurendanielle86

Ipsy's December Glam Bag

Yesterday, I received the December Glam Bag from Ipsy. If you don't know what Ipsy is, it's a $10 beauty bag subscription filled with deluxe samples and full-size products. I signed up back in January, got my first Glam Bag in February. I fell in love instantly with the products, it was well worth the $10. The only other subscription service I've signed up for was Birchbox but it doesn't even compare to Ipsy. 

So, inside the bag I got a $20 coupon code to use at JustFab, a gift tag for a present (also stating to give a subscription to Ispy as a perfect holiday present), Mai Couture Highlighter Paper, Be a Bombshell Hot Mess Lip Gloss, Mirabella Prime for Face & Eyes, NYX Loose Pearl Shadow in Charcoal Pearl, and Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero. 

I can't wait to create the perfect holiday look with the following products. Be sure to follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, & Pinterest (links on the right sidebar) to see what looks I create. 

Happy Holidays!

Sephora Mini Haul: Too Faced Sweet Indulgences Palette & Lorac Sweet Temptations Lip Gloss Collection

Last Thursday, I was so excited to receive my Sephora order. I had received an e-mail from Sephora for a $15 gift card code that could be used online or in-store of a $50 purchase or more. At first, I was upset because it would expire before I got my next paycheck but then it dawned on me. I'm a mark. representative and we have a rewards program where we are given 5 rewards points for every $100 sale. I knew that I had some points saved up and because they are discontinuing the rewards program I figured I better use them. I went to the gift card section, found a $50 Sephora Gift Card, then had it sent to my e-mail. I totally SCORED on a great deal! So, I purchased the Too Faced Sweet Indulgences Palette and Lorac Sweet Temptations Lip Gloss Collection (pictured below). 

   

Lorac Sweet Temptations Lip Gloss Collection

$25, Sephora.com

(Top ) Candy Apple, Butterscotch, Creme Brulee, Cotton Candy, 

(Bottom) Frosted Gumdrop, Sugar Plum

While I started to swatch my hands, I could smell the lip gloss flavor as I took each wand out of the tube. It was absolutely, YUMMY! The brush is a like a regular lip gloss brush (not a doe foot applicator). The only downfall to the lip glosses was they had a sticky feeling to them. I can look past that small flaw because they are beautiful colors with amazing scents. I was going to post the link to the Sephora website but the item is no longer available to I'd go to your local Sephora (maybe Ulta) store to see if they have any in-stock. 

    

Too Faced Sweet Indulgences Palette

$52, Sephora.com (click the link to order)

Eye shadows:

(Top) In the Buff, Peach Fuzz, Marshmallow, Lovey Dovey

(Bottom) Copper Peony, Teddy Bear, Gum Drop, Malted Milk Ball

Eye shadows:

(Top) Satin Sheets, Nice Stems, Nice Ash, Cherry Cola

(Bottom) Honeymoon, Pastille, Cop a Teal, Black Sugar

Bonzer/Blush:

(Left-Right) Exclusive Bronzer, Sun Bunny Light Bronzer

La Vie en Rose Blush, Papa Don't Peach Blush

Candlelight Glow Highlighter

Get the Look Cards

Shadow Insurance & Exclusive Brush 

This collection has excellent pigmentation and would be great for someone even starting out using makeup. This collection has all the features to get a complete look, too. I plan on doing the "Get the Look" cards and featuring a post of the looks.

FREE Go to Print Cosmetics Case w/ any $60+ order!

What better way than to wake up Friday morning & find a SALE? mark. is absolutely UH-MAZING! When you register & shop at http://laurengarcia.mymarkstore.com, you can receive this lovely gift for FREE w/ any $60+ purchase but WAIT!! That's not it! Use code COSMO20 at checkout (valid one-time use) to get 20% off your order! Woo Hoo! Don't forget to see my last post about the COSMO20 code w/ my other personal promotions! Happy Friday!

Cosmopolitan Magazine mark. Promotion

The other day, I took some down time from studying to read the latest September issue of Cosmopolitan magazine on my iPad. I noticed they had a QR Code that could be scanned to receive daily discount codes and the prior days had been one from mark. cosmetics. I immediately scanned the code, received an e-mail with the daily discount and prior giveaway discounts within minutes. The discount given by mark. cosmetics was 20% off your entire order, valid one-time use by September 30th, I was more than excited to use this discount code. I placed an order on Monday evening and saved almost $100 on my order! I wanted to share this code with all you beauty & fashion lovers out there because it's a deal not to pass up. Also, get started on all your holiday shopping, too.

Shop:
http://laurengarcia.mymarkstore.com (Don't forget to register!)

Use code COSMO20 at checkout.
(Valid US Only)

*SPECIALS BY ME*
* Purchase the ENTIRE Lemon Sugar Collection & receive a FREE Limited Edition Lemon Sugar candle
* Purchase ANYTHING from the Jasmine Petal & Plum Berry collection, receive a FREE Hand it Over Hand Cream in the corresponding scent.

(FREEBIES will be shipped out separately, as they are purchased and sent by me)

Welcome

Welcome!

This blog is dedicated to my life, beauty & fashion. I had a previous blog dedicated to beauty & fashion but it got accidentally deleted with my old account. I figured a new start was best because my life in general is full of new starts (stay tuned to find out more). I'm a mark. representative/Mentor Assistant for the Houston, TX area & a Paparazzi Independent Star Consultant. I'm also a student at the University of Texas - Permian Basin in Odessa, TX studying Criminal Justice.

What is mark.?
mark., division of Avon, became an affordable, on-trend, straight off the runway beauty & fashion product line. The brand was directed toward the younger generation, when launched in Fall 2003, but has become a target to women of all ages. Ashlee Greene, our Brand Amabassador, joined mark. in early 2011 and has been featured in several magalogs throught the year.
mark. also has a line called, m.powerment. m.powerment by mark. is dedicated to breaking the cycle of dating abuse and partner violence. All funds raised are awarded as grants to programs and organizations that are making strides in breaking this cycle. It's a great cause to support and I stand by it 100%!

What is Paparazzi?
Paparazzi is the latestest jewelery & accessories for $5. That's right, $5! There's even a line called, Starlet Shimmer, for younger girls with $1 rings, earrings, & bracelets!

I hope you follow along with my adventure through life, beauty & fashion.

<3
Lauren